Nutrition Security and Traditional Food Markets in Africa: Gender Insights

By:
Emilie de Kanter, Ann Trevenen-Jones, Charlie M.J. Billiard​
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This mini-review explores the role of traditional food markets in ensuring food and nutrition security in sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing gender dynamics. It highlights how these markets are crucial for vulnerable populations, particularly women, in accessing affordable and nutritious foods. The study calls for more gender-sensitive research to understand the barriers and opportunities for improving food security through traditional markets.

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